Re: numb tongue, nerve damage?

[Guest guest]

My friend,

A lot of the rehab from this surgery is trying to be patient in

waiting for the healing. From the numbness. From the swelling. From

the altered sensation. From the inability to swallow and eat as you

are used to do.. I suppose I should not mention chewing, at this

delicate point in your healing.

But do try to be patient. You may wait months, years, even.

Do ask your docs what might be helpful. But try to wait. You are

soon out of surgery. Honestly.

C.

>

> Hi,

>

> I posted this question a few days ago, but hope someone out there

> might be able to relate if they missed it. I had bsso last week,

and

> half of my tongue is numb. I'm really nervous that the lingual

nerve

> is damaged or severed. Does anyone know the likelyhood of

permanant

> numbness due to this type of surgery? I know its rare, as chin

and

> lip numbness are more likely. This feels awful, something I never

> thought about as a side effect of surgery. Hope someone has some

> info/experience to share.

>

> On a positive note, this surgery was so much less painful and

scary

> than I anticipated (for those of you waiting for your date).

Besides

> the stupid tongue thing, I feel great. The pain is minimal

compared

> to getting my tonsils or wisdom teeth out (my opinion). The only

> bummer is not being able to eat, which is one of my favorite

hobbies,

> I love to cook, and look forward to a day when I can eat again.

>

> Sherri